Florida Timeline
Historical Timeline
1700s
1700s
- (1763) Spain received Louisiana Territory from France, included Minnesota west of the Mississippi River
- (1783) Republic of the United States of America gained eastern portion of Minnesota from Great Britain in American Revolution
- (1787) Eastern Minnesota designated part of American Northwest Territories of United States; first mapping of Minnesota completed by David Thompson of North West Company
- (1803) U. S. purchased Louisiana Territoryfrom France, included western portion of Minnesota
- (1805) Lieutenant Zebulon Montgomery Pike led first U. S. expedition through Minnesota
- (1815) Peace treaty negotiated between Dakota Indians and U. S. government; first American fur traders entered Minnesota
- (1818) Northern boundary of Minnesota established at the forty-ninth parallel
- (1832) Henry Schoolcraft and Ojibwe guide, Ozawindib, found source of Mississippi River at Lake Itasca
- (1836) Wisconsin Territory established, included Minnesota
- (1849) Minnesota Territory formed with present day eastern and southern boundaries set
- (1850) Treaties executed with Dakota Indians for lands east of Red River, Lake Traverse, and the Big Dakota River and south between Dakota and Chippewa; wheat became major crop
- (1858) Minnesota became 32nd state
- (1862) Dakota Indians attacked settlers for failure of land treaties and fiscal mistreatment by traders, 486 settlers killed; 38 Indians hung at Mankato; first railroad between Minneapolis and Saint Paul completed
Early Settlement
Camp Coldwater is one important place in Minnesota's early history. It became important to Minnesota around the year 1820. Lieutenant Henry Leavenworth helped to make this place important by bringing his troops to its spring waters. It became very important because it provided the troops with fresh spring water to live on. It was also located very closely to a Fort Snelling. In fact, the soldiers were able to stay at Camp Coldwater while Fort Snelling was being build. It became a hub of activity for many Indian tribes and the military during various wars of the United States. It is considered Minnesota's first American settlement.
Historical FigureHarriet Bishop was one important figure to Minnesota's history. She lived from January 1,1817 to August 8, 1883. She moved to The St. Paul area before Minnesota had even become a territory. She then became the first public school teacher in St. Paul. She was a strong advocate for many causes.
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Famous FigureJohn Madden was a well known figure in the football world who was born in Minnesota. He began his career by playing football in high school and college. After he was drafted in the NFL he got an injury that ended his career playing the game. He went on to become the youngest NFL coach. He led a team to win many division championships and even won a Suprbowl against the Minnesota Vikings. He had one of the most popular football video game franchises named after him.
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Famous Landmark
One of Minnesota's most famous landmarks is the Mall of America. The Mall of America is the largest mall in America and among the largest in the world. It has over 500 stores and 50 restaurants. It is even large enough to have its very own indoor amusement park called Nickelodeon Universe. Nickelodeon Universe is even equipped with rides and roller coasters!
Famous LandmarkLake Itasca is located in Itasca State Park. This is oldest state park in Minnesota. It is known for being the starting point of the Mississippi River. The river then goes on to the Gulf of Mexico. I have personally been to the exact location in the picture and stepped into the Mississippi River.
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Native American Tribes
The Calusa Indians lived on the southwest shore of Florida. They lived in houses built on slits with Palmetto leaves for roofs. The Calusa were well known for collecting shell fish and being great sailors.
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The Timcua Indians lived in central and north Florida and southern Georgia. They had circular houses with cone Palm-thatched roofs.
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The Seminole Indians lived in north Florida. They lived in something called a chickee, which had a raised floor with a thatched roof, wooden posts, and open sides. Osceola was one famous Seminole that refused to sign a treaty during the second Seminole war and became a symbol of freedom.
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